repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 Chevrolet CruzeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 254 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-876 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze has problems
254 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
99Engine4 crash/fire/injury
50Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
38Power train2 crash/fire/injury
30Electronic stability control (ESC)
24Steering2 crash/fire/injury
23Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
21Air bags16 crash/fire/injury
17Service brakes
11Vehicle speed control
3010 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 99 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 50 | 1 |
| Power train | 38 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 30 | 0 |
| Steering | 24 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 2 |
| Air bags | 21 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 30 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 Chevrolet Cruze recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Front: anchorage
Risk. An insufficiently torqued bolt may prevent the seat belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Steering
Risk. Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake bracket separates, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll away and a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
64kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 62 engine complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.
12under 30k miles56under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Cruze year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cruze median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Cruze safety ratings
2015 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Cruze owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
It started over heating and I had to replace multiple coolant lines/hoses from the thermostat, heater core, the reservoir, radiator. Ive replace the intake diaphragm. Thought since all the pieces that got hot and cracked or broke got replaced that the issue was gone. Then one day I drove 8 mins…
I have replaced my whole engine and the cars fuel system.. my gas was backing into my oil along with the engine failing.. has happened again. This car has been a nightmare and just keeps failing. Strong gas and oil burning smell then car starts smoking. Had to shut it off in the middle of the road.
I have had car repairs done identical with the 2014 models with the same exact issues described in those year recalls, car hesitant and jerking, breaking down on numerous occasions and replacing gaskets hoses and many codes common with fuel and traction control and finally engine blown!
Own a 2015 Cruze?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.